Emerging health challenges among older people: Empirical evidences from rural Odisha

Based on empirical evidence the paper provides an overview of the health profile of 100 older people, both male and female equal in numbers, ages varying from 60 years and above, living in rural Odisha, who were interviewed individually. The study s findings revealed that older people in rural settings suffer from a range of chronic diseases and disabilities. Several socioeconomic issues, such as poor income, old age dependency, scarcity of reliable caregiver assistance, and healthcare costs, are found to be the major impediments to older individuals. Additionally, the current study focuses on policy implications to improve older peoples health and well-being.